Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje finishes Top 5 in shooting drills at NBA Draft combine

Mar 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) shoots the ball against Montana Grizzlies guard Money Williams (0) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

John Tonje is having a strong start to the NBA Draft combine.

After measuring in with good size and length, the Wisconsin Badgers guard took to the court for shooting drills and showed off his sweet stroke.

According to ESPN's Jonathan Givony, Tonje hit shots at a 72 percent rate during combine drills, which was tied for fifth best among all participants.

Final best shooters at NBA Combine drills (aggregate of all shots). Mark Sears was scorching.

83%Mark Sears
77% Chaz Lanier
73% Ryan Nembhard
73% PJ Haggerty
72% John Tonje
72% Milos Uzan
72% Cedric Coward
71% Walter Clayton
69%Koby Brea
69%Eric Dixon
69% Yaxel Lendeborg pic.twitter.com/eOABIgtO7E

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 13, 2025

He was overshadowed by Alabama's Mark Sears shooting 83 percent, but Tonje still shot better than some projected first round picks performing in the drills.

In his one year at Wisconsin, he shot 47.2 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from three as he averaged over 22 points per game.

NBA mock drafts still have him going in the second round, but if he keeps performing well at the combine, he could boost his stock and show why he deserves to be taken earlier.

Looking into the second round. Wisconsin's John Tonje, albeit older, could very well end up being a good NBA roleplayer. The scoring knack is there and the shooting from him is as professional as you can get. A guy off the bench who you can count on offensively. Hornet guy

— rodlo 🪬 (@roddystr) May 13, 2025

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